The Suthers School is a secondary school in Newark, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Suthers School currently has around 652 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cross Lane, Newark, NG24 3NH |
| Website: | http://www.suthersschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01636957690 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Watkin |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144768 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 830 |
| Number of Pupils: | 652 |
| Number of Boys: | 345 |
| Number of Girls: | 307 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.60% | 519 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 62 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 9 |
| African | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Primary School Wolfit Avenue , Balderton NG24 3PQ | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Junior School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Primary School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hunt Academy London Road , New Balderton NG24 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbridge Infant and Nursery School Bailey Road , NG24 4EP | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Suthers School Cross Lane , Fernwood NG24 3NH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newark Academy London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Pupil Referral Unit Grove Hostel , 49 London Road NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Orchard School London Road , Balderton NG24 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School Barnby Road , Balderton NG24 3NE | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newark Linden School London Road , New Balderton NG24 3AL | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.